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  • 'Job hotels' popular with graduates on tight budget

    2010-04-02 06:38

    So-called job hotels, low-rent apartments for job hunters, are proving extremely popular as the recruitment season in Beijing heats up.

  • Beijing plans financial project in Shijingshan

    2010-04-01 07:50

    The capital is incorporating a new financial hub in west Beijing later this year as part of the capital's latest bid to attract foreign directed investment into the money-hungry capital.

  • Local stores offer to offset drivers' costs

    2010-04-01 07:50

    Beginning today, daytime parking fees will be adjusted in 13 major shopping areas in Beijing, including Wangfujing, Xidan and Yansha. To cope with the change, shopping malls are introducing favorable parking policies to retain customers.

  • More favor public transport after hikes

    2010-04-01 07:50

    Daytime parking more expensive at 13 shopping areas in the city

  • New zones paint bright picture for arts industry

    2010-03-31 07:52

    The city is pushing the development of its creative and cultural industry by developing two new zones, where artistic companies can flourish, bringing the number of such areas in the capital to 23, Beijing Daily reported on Tuesday.

  • Capital tweaks land transactions amid rising prices

    2010-03-31 07:52

    Beijing authorities will adjust the bidding, auction and listing of its residential land transactions in April to help address rising land prices, the municipal bureau of land and resources has said.

  • Official: Green design no excuse for housing hikes

    2010-03-31 07:52

    One of Beijing's vice-mayors has said three-quarters of the city's housing now meets low-emission standards, but some critics say property developers may use green concepts to drive property prices even higher.

  • There's a new place like Rome

    2010-03-30 07:53

    Mall set to open in December will offer taste of luxury

  • Auction houses expect strong spring

    2010-03-30 07:53

    Beijing's auction houses are in buoyant mood about the upcoming spring season after last year's autumn sales and the March quarterly bidding wars showed signs that the art market was emerging from the economic downturn.

  • Double bassist plucks at history of city's jazz scene

    2010-03-29 07:56

    When Martin Fleischer arrived in Beijing to work as a consular officer at the German Embassy in May 1987, he did not have anticipate the impact he would make on the capital's jazz scene.

  • Pioneering saxophonist, 50, still hitting the right note

    2010-03-29 07:56

    After a manic introduction, Liu Yuan said he would be happy to respond to questions about turning 50 and his leading role in the Beijing jazz scene. That is, once he finished praying.

  • Painter's passion brings history to life

    2010-03-29 07:54

    Long is an introspective and disciplined artist. Once he picks up his brush he is completely focused. When not working he is a warm and energetic person.

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